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    Manifestation of White Supremacy in the Institution of Child Welfare

    The National Alliance on Parent Representation, responding to national attention on racial justice issues, hosted two virtual events designed to engage the legal and child welfare communities in a conversation about the manifestation of white supremacy in the institution of child welfare. This page shares video recordings and related resources from those events. 

    Webinar Recordings

    A Conversation about the Manifestation of White Supremacy in the Institution of Child Welfare, Level 1

    In this July 15, 2020 webinar, speakers from across the country discussed the impact of racism and white supremacy in child welfare policies and practices. The panel defined terms, provided historical context for the systemic destabilization of families, and laid the framework for a second level of continued discussion about what child welfare advocates can do to contribute to true community and family well-being and success.

    A Conversation about the Manifestation of White Supremacy in the Institution of Child Welfare, Level 2

    This September 16, 2020 webinar continued the conversation on the impact of racism and white supremacy in child welfare policies and practices. Speakers explored who holds power in child welfare practice, office culture, hierarchy within organizations, representation versus tokenism and “civility,” and the role of the community and how stakeholders must hold each other accountable for race equity to occur. Practice tips and tools were offered.

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